PIX 260i User Guide
v. 2.10
Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.
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Digital Audio AES I/O (DB-25)
8 channels of AES digital audio input
and 8 channels of AES digital output. (
“Connector Pin Assignments”, page 80
7)
Ch. 1-8 Analog Audio Output (DB-25)
8 channels of balanced, line-level analog
audio output. Configured with Setup
Menu option
[Audio - Line Output]
. (
“Connector Pin Assignments”, page 80
8)
Ch. 1-8 Analog Audio Input (DB-25)
8 channels of balanced, line-level ana-
log audio input. If both XLR and DB-25
signals are connected, the signal will be
combined. (
9)
Analog Audio Outputs (XLR)
2 channels of balanced, line-level analog
audio outputs.
10)
Analog Audio Inputs (XLR)
2 channels of balanced, line-level analog
audio inputs. Same signal as DB-25 Ana-
log Audio outputs channels 1 and 2.
11)
Ethernet (RJ-45)
Attaches to 1G or 100M Ethernet net-
works. Provides Dante connectivity (
Grouping (
), web access for remote control (
“Web Interface - PIXNET”, page 49
network file service. (
12)
RS-422 Control (DB-9)
Connects to RS-422 Controllers for exter-
nal control of the PIX 260i. (
13)
External Drive Connections (eSATAp)
Connector for approved 2.5-inch SATA
drives. Sound Devices maintains a list of
tested and approved media for use with
PIX video recorders. Visit
for an up-to-date list of
tested and approved media.
14)
SDI Video Input (BNC)
SDI video input. Accepts 3G-SDI, HD-
SDI, or SD-SDI signal with up to 16 chan-
nels of embedded audio.
15)
SDI Video Output (BNC)
SDI video output. Provides 3G-SDI, HD-
SDI, or SD-SDI signal with up to 16 chan-
nels of embedded audio.
16)
HDMI Video Input (HDMI)
Accepts HDMI (1.4a) signal with 8
channels of embedded audio. The PIX
260i does not record or display content
encoded with HDCP.
17)
HDMI Video Output (HDMI)
Provides HDMI (1.3) signal with 8
channels of embedded audio. Audio
configured with Setup Menu option
[Audio - HDMI/AES Output]
.
18)
GPIO Remote (Phoenix 10-pin)
Logic contact points for remote control.
See “GPIO (General Purpose Input / Out-
19)
USB Connection
Connect to a Windows computer to load
firmware with PIX Loader software
(Available on the Sound Devices website).